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The Assembly passed A-10 by a vote of 65-5-6. The legislation establishes the Cannabis Regulatory Commission to oversee the regulation of medical cannabis in the state and expands access to medical marijuana. Read on...

Earlier this week the Assembly Judiciary Committee reported A-5392 out of committee, readying the bill for second reading in the Assembly. A-5392 establishes the same sexual abuse liability standards for public entities as for non-profit organizations. Read on...

The failure to permanently extend the 2% cap on binding interest arbitration awards has inequitably altered the collective bargaining process at the expense of property taxpayers. NJLM continues to work with our partners to permanently extend the 2% cap. Read on...

The House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies approved its fiscal year 2020 bill. It provides $86.6 billion in budgetary resources for the Federal Department of Transportation. Read on...

Senate President Steve Sweeney announced that he would not post legislation again to legalize adult use marijuana for a floor vote. A ballot referendum in November 2020 will be advanced. Medical marijuana and expungement will now take center stage. Read on...

Senate President Sweeney and Sen. Oroho announced a 27-bill package implementing some Path to Progress Report recommendations. Sweeney also announced plans to move pension and health benefit reforms by end of June via Gov. Murphy or public question. Read on...

NJLM is cooperating with the National League of Cities in conducting its annual City Fiscal Conditions survey to better understand local fiscal and economic trends. Make your voice heard-take the survey by June 14. Read on...

The OLS and State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio presented revised revenue estimates for the State’s FY ‘19) and FY ‘20. New Jersey’s budget outlook is now brighter than it was when Gov. Murphy presented his plan to the Legislature in March. Read on...

The NJ Dept. of Agriculture adopted new rules aimed at regulating beekeeping within the state. The League was a key stakeholder in developing these regulations, however, the standards fall short of providing adequate protections. Read on...

The NJLM One Day Mini Conference will run June 14, 2019, at the Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor. This event features sessions on a wide range of topics including #MeToo, Green Purchasing, Recycling, Cyber Security, and Budget Forecasting. Read on...

League Affiliate, Jersey Access Group, invites all municipal employees & elected officials to a free series of workshops dealing with current legislative communication issues May 23 & 24 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. Read on...